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toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
usually used in plural

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

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Bagsmart Travel Toiletry Bag Ideal for jetsetters, this puffy bag with zippered closures makes keeping toiletries organized and accessible a breeze. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Bagsmart Toiletry Bag One standout feature shoppers love is the large capacity of the toiletry bag. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Items taken include electronics, toiletries, financial documents, as well as at least one firearm. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 People - from elderly residents to schoolchildren - wrapped themselves in duvets and huddled in tents outside a McDonald's restaurant and convenience shops as volunteers handed out snacks and toiletries. Joyce Zhou, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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